Definition of Endanger

1. Verb. Pose a threat to; present a danger to. "Sam cannot endanger Sue "; "The pollution is endangering the crops"

Exact synonyms: Imperil, Jeopardise, Jeopardize, Menace, Peril, Threaten
Generic synonyms: Be, Exist
Derivative terms: Jeopardy, Jeopardy, Menace, Peril, Peril

2. Verb. Put in a dangerous, disadvantageous, or difficult position.
Exact synonyms: Expose, Peril, Queer, Scupper
Generic synonyms: Affect, Bear On, Bear Upon, Impact, Touch, Touch On
Specialized synonyms: Compromise
Derivative terms: Exposure, Peril, Peril, Peril

Definition of Endanger

1. v. t. To put to hazard; to bring into danger or peril; to expose to loss or injury; as, to endanger life or peace.

Definition of Endanger

1. Verb. (transitive) To put (someone or something) in danger; to risk causing harm to. ¹

2. Verb. (obsolete transitive) To incur the hazard of; to risk; to run the risk of. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Endanger

1. to imperil [v -ED, -ING, -S] - See also: imperil

Lexicographical Neighbors of Endanger

endaemonism
endamage
endamaged
endamagement
endamagements
endamages
endamaging
endameba
endamebae
endamebas
endamebic
endamnified
endamnify
endamoebae
endamoebas
endanger (current term)
endangered
endangered species
endangeredness
endangerest
endangereth
endangering
endangerment
endangerments
endangers
endangiitis
endangiitis obliterans
endaortitis
endarch
endarchies

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